ElKens Labradors

The name ElKens is a heartfelt blend of mine and my husband Ken’s names—Eleonore and Ken. For over 38 years, I’ve been passionately breeding Labrador Retrievers with a deep commitment to quality, health, and temperament. Our daughter Olivia has since joined the ElKens family, bringing fresh energy and becoming an invaluable part of our breeding program.

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At ElKens, we focus on producing Labs that are the perfect balance: exceptional gentleman’s hunting companions with sound, bench-style temperaments—making them just as suitable for family life or therapy work.

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We make no compromises when it comes to standards. Our Labradors are bred to meet AKC standards in Yellow (ranging from light cream to our favorite Fox Red), Black, and Chocolate. We do not breed dilute colors. All breeding dogs undergo comprehensive health screenings—OFA Hips, Elbows, Eyes, and Heart, as well as full DNA panels for PRA, EIC, and more. We take pride in our multi-generational lines of healthy, well-rounded Labradors.

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What you can expect:

• Puppies/older dogs are sold with AKC Limited Registration, which allows participation in a variety of AKC events (Obedience, Rally, Hunting Tests, Agility, and more) while ensuring breeding is reserved for responsibly managed programs.

• All puppies are placed under a spay/neuter contract, with our strong recommendation to wait until at least 18 months of age for maturity and proper development.

• We’re always here for our puppies—if your circumstances change, we will gladly take your dog back or help find a new loving home.

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Our stud dogs are available to approved bitches with completed health clearances, and from time to time, we may have older dogs available. We breed to further our program—not just to produce puppies—so we welcome dedicated, responsible homes.

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To join our waiting list, please complete our Puppy Inquiry Form. We’d love to hear from you!

- Eleanore & Olivia